Happy Thanksgiving
I noticed that some have taken this month to reflect on all the things they are thankful for by listing one item per post. That is a great idea. Since I discovered it late I thought I would just list the things I am thankful for in one post. ( they are in no particular order, nor is it a complete list)I am thankful for : all the wonderful people I have met in the blog world this past year my husband's unconditional love  the neighborhood I am fortunate to live inthe inspiring group of women in Biz-e-chicsthe dedicated group of women in my Junior LeagueDr. Hallowell and his books on ADDextend

Holiday Shopping
Have you started your holiday shopping yet?   This year I am trying to shop local and small online boutiqes. I figure the big box stores will do alright, but the smaller shops with the unique items deserve some love. A few of my favorite shops online are the Preppy Princess, and 2Preppy Girls.  I also plan to shop Etsy for a few wonderful items.   I find the ladies I need to buy for are simple with this approach. But how can I apply this to shopping for the men in my life?  Any thoughts or sites you particulary like?These could be a great statement piece for the well dressed man in your life. 

2012?????
I just heard that job recovery won't happen until 2012. That is not good news for this house. Hopefully that number is wrong.  I can't imagine being out of work that long, as it is unemployment benefits may come to a screeching halt the first of the year.  Scary times my friends, scary times.I am thankful that I am at least resourceful and when push comes to shove I may be able to scramble with temp work, and part time jobs.  Crossing my fingers there will be a market for temp work. That landscape has changed a lot over the years too. I have a few leads that I hope pay off too.  Keeping my chin up, a smile on my face and having faith that all

A fun Tag...
Our dear friend Queen Bee Swain was tagged with a great new inspiring tag and has graciously tossed it out to the blogosphere for the rest of us. The requirement is to list things you'd like to be remembered for.So here goes:charming hostessthoughtful wife and friendvolunteeringwilling to going the extra milehelpfulcaringwillingness to share ideasgreat cook and bakertolerant of othersaccepting of those with different ideasappreciative of the arts, and a wide range of musicIf you'd like to play along feel free to.

Sugar Doll award
Thank you to Wandering Thoughts of a Scientific Wife for my latest Blog award. She is a fellow blogger from the Bay area. I stumbled across her site a few weeks back and I just love her posts.  It was so sweet of her to pass a long the award to me.   The rules are simple I need to post 10 random things about me and pass the award along to 10 other dese